The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, is still awaiting the decision of President, Muhammadu Buhari on the no-work-no-pay rule invoked by the Federal Government since its strike began eight months ago, according to reports.

Reports say the President’s decision on the matter is key to a decision the union will take on whether to call off the strike or continue.

It was further learnt that only the President can grant the waiver for the arrears of the striking lecturers to be paid.

Meanwhile, branches of ASUU have begun consultations on Wednesday (today) over the possibility of calling off the strike.

It’s also gathered that the union’s National Executive Council will meet on the matter on Thursday.

ASUU had on Monday, February 14, 2022, embarked on a strike over what the union described as the failure of the government to meet its demands.

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, after what he described as “failed negotiations” dragged the striking lecturers before the National Industrial Court.

The court, on September 21, ordered ASUU to call off the strike.

The Court of Appeal also handed down a similar order last week.

ASUU holds NEC meeting, awaits Buhari's decision on FG's No-Work-No-Pay Rule

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, is still awaiting the decision of President, Muhammadu Buhari on the no-work-no-pay rule invoked by the Federal Government since its strike began eight months ago, according to reports.

Reports say the President’s decision on the matter is key to a decision the union will take on whether to call off the strike or continue.

It was further learnt that only the President can grant the waiver for the arrears of the striking lecturers to be paid.

Meanwhile, branches of ASUU have begun consultations on Wednesday (today) over the possibility of calling off the strike.

It’s also gathered that the union’s National Executive Council will meet on the matter on Thursday.

ASUU had on Monday, February 14, 2022, embarked on a strike over what the union described as the failure of the government to meet its demands.

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, after what he described as “failed negotiations” dragged the striking lecturers before the National Industrial Court.

The court, on September 21, ordered ASUU to call off the strike.

The Court of Appeal also handed down a similar order last week.